UN-HABITAT WORLDWIDE 38d ago

Cheap to build, expensive to live in: The hidden cost of the "affordability trap." 🏗️💸 Day 4 of WUF13 exposed a critical flaw in our housing systems: we prioritize low upfront construction costs while ignoring the long-term energy bills and climate risks families face for decades. But it's not just about finance. Even the greenest materials fail if they lack social trust. Sustainable housing must be culturally acceptable and dignified, not just technically sound. The path forward? ✅ Redesign financial incentives to reward long-term resilience, not just quick builds ✅ Center the "poor person's perspective" in every policy decision ✅ Bridge the "trust gap" by proving that local, low-carbon materials are high-quality. Let's stop building for the lowest bid and start building for the longest life. #HousingTheWorld #RoadToBaku